LIVE STREAMER JOHN SHIELDS ACCUSED OF INDECENT ASSAULT AT EDINBURGH STATION
Last known location - Thymebank, Ladywell, Livingston A live streamer, identified as John Shields on TikTok, reportedly subjected a man to indecent comments and touching at Edinburgh Park station, according to police reports.The incident took place shortly after 11pm on Monday, August 18, at Edinburgh Park, where the victim was sitting during a livestream.
Shields approached the man, who was extremely vulnerable and clearly under the influence of drugs or alcohol and then proceeded to make indecent remarks and engage in inappropriate touching.
Shields, forcibly dragged the man about by his head placing the motionless mans head against his genitals and at one stage choked the man until he choked and was rendered unconscious.
Authorities have issued a plea for witnesses to come forward and provide information regarding the 'indecent communication'.
British Transport Police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident to text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 782 of August 18.
Crimestoppers can also be reached anonymously at 0800 555 111.
The police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
